NEW SCULPTUREANDPAINTINGSBYchristopherschulzJuly 1st- August 3rd, 2010Artist Reception:Thursday July 1st, 6-9pm

Although two different disciplines, the act of painting and the act of
sculpting share a common soul and arrive at similar points. Whereas a
painting connects the participant to a two dimensional window and
extension - inviting emotion, delivering intent and enabling sensory
exploration derived from color and texture. Equivocally compelling,
however spatially more obvious, a sculpture invites a physical
participation, art interacting in a three dimensional arena with the
participants. My sculptural works are interpretive to a real world
stimuli - a metaphorical manifestation, a physical embodiment to themes
inclusive to "our" place in the world, in society, in simple human
interaction and the basic trials and tribulations which labor us all.
An esoteric permanence, similar to the hieroglyphics of ancient Egypt,
depicting everyday life and man's relationship with forces unknown.

My intent with oils and mixed media is an
extension of my interpretation of the beauty and simplicity that I see
and feel in art - the color, shapes, textures, spacial relationships
and symmetry - all emotionally connecting, compelling and a driving
force in my work. Sculpting and painting are complimentary creative
forces and much needed extensions which I am undeniably compelled to
use.

I am able to communicate some ideas more potently using one or the
other as my communicative tool. I am in constant flux and evolution and
this is most noticeable through both my sculptures and paintings. I
continue to keep myself open to the creative process, looking for new
and more effective ways to translate my intent and vision. My surrender
to the process and my desire to explore past my boundaries, involving
new processes and using new tools is what keeps me evolving as an
artist and it's this evolution which is pertinent to an artist and the
infinite inquisitive exploration that is art.